Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among Schoolgirls and Their Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: One of the most common endocrine disorders of reproductive age women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS are at risk for infertility, endometrial cancer, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular disease. Awareness of the signs and symptoms of PCOS can be effective in diagnosing early stage PCOS and promoting quality of life (QoL).

Investigating the role of defense mechanisms on marital adjustment in infertile couples based on the cause of infertility: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Infertility affects individual's and couples' adjustment. The defense mechanism and marital adjustment are mental processes that play a key role in infertile couples' life.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the role of defense mechanisms on marital adjustment in infertile couples based on the cause of infertility.

Risk of gestational diabetes mellitus following assisted reproductive technology: systematic review and meta-analysis of 59 cohort studies.

Objective: The use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in previous studies, but its risk has not been consistent. Therefore, we aimed to estimate the risk of GDM in women who conceived with ART via a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Methods: ISI Web of Knowledge, Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases were searched to identify studies that evaluated the risk of GDM through May 2017 using the relevant keywords.

The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI): a validation study in Iranian mothers.

Objective: Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI) is a short selfreport instrument designed to measure satisfaction of the childbearing women's experiences of labour and its outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of BSS-RI in Iranian mothers.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 396 mothers in Tehran, Iran, between July and September 2017.

The effects of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms on the clinical pregnancy rate in women undergoing IVF treatment.

Objective: Women undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment, are often anxious and depressed because of their fertility problem and the uncertainties of the treatment with which they have to deal. On the other hand, recent studies have shown that the effects of psychological distress on the IVF treatment outcome is unclear. This study aimed to examine the effects of anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms before IVF treatment on the clinical pregnancy rate, controlling for known confounders.

Assisted reproductive technology and the risk of preeclampsia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analyses was to assess the risk of preeclampsia among women who conceived with assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Methods: We searched the ISI Web of Knowledge, Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Embase (from inception to May 2017) for English language articles using a list of key words. In addition, reference lists from identified studies and relevant review articles were also searched.

Determinants of Cesarean Section among Primiparas: A Comparison of Classification Methods.

Background: Over the last few decades, Cesarean section (CS) rates have increased significantly worldwide particularly in Iran. Classification methods including logistic regression (LR), random forest (RF) and artificial neural network (ANN) were used to identify factors related to CS among primipars.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 2120 primipars who gave singleton birth in Tehran, Iran between 6 and 21 July 2015.

Risk of preeclampsia following assisted reproductive technology: systematic review and meta-analysis of 72 cohort studies.

Previous studies have indicated that women with assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancy have an increased risk of preeclampsia. The aim of this current study was to estimate, through a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies, the risk of preeclampsia in women who conceived with ART. We searched ISI Web of Knowledge, Medline/PubMed, Scopus and Embase up to August 2017 for English-language articles pertaining to risk of preeclampsia in ART pregnancy using standard keywords.

Little information about fertility preservation is provided for cancer patients: A survey of oncologists' knowledge, attitude and current practice.

The objective of this survey was to explore the knowledge, attitude and current practice of Iranian oncologists about fertility preservation (FP) services provided to cancer patients. Oncologists who completed this survey were a convenience sample of 103 specialists in radiation oncology and haematology who attended large national and international congresses and symposia across Iran. A 23-item self-administered questionnaire included questions on knowledge, attitudes and practice.

Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction among Infertile Women in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Infertile women are at a higher risk of sexual dysfunction compared to fertile women. Infertility is a major source of stress, anxiety, and depression, which strongly affects sexual health. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among infertile Iranian women.

Prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder and its related factors among infertile patients in Iran: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most prevalent anxiety disorders among infertile patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of GAD and its associated factors among infertile patients in Tehran, Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1146 infertile patients in a referral fertility center in Tehran, Iran between May and October 2017.

Relationship between Quality of Life, Relationship Beliefs and Attribution Style in Infertile Couples.

Background: Many infertile couples experience psychological distress and suffer from impaired quality of life. Generally, when couples are dealing with uncontrolled events such as infertility, it is important to manage it well and to use the suitable coping style; so this can represent an example of attribution style. The purpose of this study is to investigate the quality of life, relationship beliefs and attribution style in infertile couples.

Correlation of The Etiology of Infertility with Life Satisfaction and Mood Disorders in Couples who Undergo Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

Background: This study compared common psychological symptoms and life satisfaction in husbands and wives according to infertility diagnosis.

Materials And Methods: We conducted this cross-sectional study on 248 infertile couples between November 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 at Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran. Participants answered three questionnaires.

Evaluation on Hope and Psychological Symptoms in Infertile Couples Undergoing Assisted Reproduction Treatment.

Background: This study evaluated hope, depression, anxiety, and stress among three groups of infertile couples.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of three groups of infertile couples-candidates for oocyte donation (n=60), embryo donation (n=60), and normal infertile (n=60). Participants included couples seen at Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran between 2013-2014 who were at least 18 years of age and could read and write in Persian.

Locus of control, anxiety, and depression in infertile patients.

This study aimed to examine the relationship of locus of control (LoC) with anxiety and depression disorders, applying multivariate statistical techniques to control for the effects of demographic/fertility variables. This cross-sectional study included 312 infertile patients in a referral fertility center in Tehran, Iran via convenience sampling. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Levenson's Locus of Control Scale were administered to all participants.

Factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Levenson's Locus of Control Scale in Iranian infertile people.

This study examined psychometric properties of the Levenson's Locus of Control Scale among Iranian infertile patients. In all, 312 infertile patients completed the Levenson's Locus of Control Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the original three-factor model of Levenson's Locus of Control Scale was adequate ( χ/ df = 2.